The average train between Enschede and Kiel takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Enschede to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Enschede and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Enschede is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Enschede to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Enschede station and arriving at Kiel station via Osnabrueck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Enschede to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Hengelo station.
Enschede to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Enschede to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Enschede and Kiel is 317.9 km. The road distance is 447 km.
You can take a train from Enschede to Kiel Hbf via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 19m.